Dentistry

Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023

Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing…

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GDC failed to meet all standards of ‘good regulation’, report finds

The General Dental Council (GDC) failed to meet standards for timeliness in both fitness to practise cases and registration processing.…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession

The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of  ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…

Dentistry

Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of…

Dentistry

Grant application process now open for $300,000 research award

Align Technology has opened its 2024 Annual Research Award Programme to advance orthodontic and dental patient care. Align Technology recently…

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Finding suppliers you can trust for your dental business is quick and easy

‘A poor decision in this regard can have ramifications for your business and the wellbeing of your patients’ – the…

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How to create a perfect smile

  From tooth length to the position of the lips, this month Manrina Rhode discusses her tips for creating a…

Aesthetic dentistry

Government says it must do more to improve NHS dental access

The government has said it must do more to ensure that everyone in the UK can access an NHS dentist.…

Dentistry

A matter of taste – aid patient adherence

Colgate explains how dental professionals can use taste to aid adherence in patients with an increased risk of caries. Dental…

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The Young Dentist winner on staying grounded

Young Dentist winner Sorabh Patel shares his story of self-reflection, mentorship and the importance of staying on the right path…

Dentistry

How does the autumn statement impact the dental team?

Johnny Minford discusses why the 2023 autumn statement could be a cause for concern for practice principals and owners. It…

Business

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 16 December 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Smile Direct…

Dentistry

What’s next for Smile Direct Club patients?

‘Seek professional guidance immediately’: In light of Smile Direct Club’s closure, dentists share their advice for those left midway through…

Dentistry

MP calls for NHS leaders to ‘pull their finger out’ on dental delays

Delays in finalising NHS dental contracts in Darlington has led to calls for NHS bosses to ‘pull their finger out’.…

Dentistry

Take a look at dental unit waterline decontamination with Aura Infection Control

Laura Edgar, managing director at Aura Infection Control, explains Aura’s mission to help UK dental practices use different products and…

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Pioneering excellence in endodontics with a natural-born educator

We hear how Ammar Al Hourani delivers postgraduate education – and why he uses evidence-based and advanced materials to enhance…

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Single-use wipe ban planned for 2024 – what does this mean for dentistry?

Kevin Keane of Dentaqua explains the proposed ban on single-use wipes in 2024 and the next steps that dental practices…

Business

‘Nothing short of scandalous’ – the dental industry reacts to Smile Direct Club closure

Following the news that the direct-to-consumer aligner company Smile Direct Club has shut down, the dental industry shares its thoughts. …

Business

A year of peaks, troughs and little progress – a look back at 2023

‘Not just a rollercoaster year, this time it’s Blackpool’s The Big One!’ – Practice Plan’s Nigel Jones and BDA chair…

Dentistry